North Korea Fires Around 10 Ballistic Missiles Toward the Sea as Tensions Rise With South Korea
North Korea has fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its eastern coast, raising fresh concerns about security and stability on the Korean Peninsula. The launches were reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026, by South Korea’s military, which said it was strengthening surveillance and maintaining readiness against possible further missile activity. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the missiles were launched from the Wonsan area on North Korea’s eastern coast at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time. The missiles reportedly travelled about 250 kilometres before landing in the sea. The incident has drawn attention from South Korea, Japan and the United States, as the three countries continue monitoring North Korea’s military activities. South Korea Strengthens Military Surveillance Following the launches, South Korea’s military increased its surveillance measures and remained alert for additional missile tests. Offi...